Peter Mandelson is said to have been approved as the UK's ambassador to the United States, despite previous criticisms of Donald Trump.
Peter Mandelson is said to have been approved as the UK's ambassador to the United States, despite previous criticisms of Donald Trump. Lord Mandelson, a close ally of Keir Starmer, has had his Washington appointment approved in principle, according to multiple reports.He is set to move to the US next week, where he will need to have his position rubber-stamped by Mr Trump.Lord Mandelson's appointment has been controversial among some circles close to the US president.
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